Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the UK is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join their flexible Bright Flex / Bank team. In this role, you will engage children in entertaining activities that support their development, while also assisting colleagues in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification and have a passion for making learning fun. This position offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in relevant settings.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS.
• Engage children in entertaining and educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks such as room tidying.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £13.13-£13.65 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location –Harwell, Oxfordshire

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: "I did that."

We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Harwell Day Nursery and support across all rooms on a flexible basis.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

Working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you can blend the convenience of bank/ agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the best of both worlds!

Within this role, you will support colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will also work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working with children – Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.